Audio By Carbonatix
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at an event in the city of Nara, according to local media reports.
According to news broadcaster NHK, Mr Abe was shot from the back, collapsed halfway during his speech, and appeared to be bleeding.
The report added that his attacker was in custody.
Incidents of gun violence are rare in Japan, a country where handguns are banned.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
The small lessons changing how Ghana’s restoration champions plant trees
8 minutes -
Government must not perpetrate galamsey, it campaigned against – GBA President
17 minutes -
PRIMER must ensure women return home safely with their babies – Vice President
18 minutes -
LEAP payments begin nationwide as government targets 450,000 households
19 minutes -
Results before style: Why sticking with Carlos Queiroz is a great decision
20 minutes -
Mahama convenes high-level meeting to strengthen border security and narcotics control
33 minutes -
Thara Mills Simmonds named 2026 Forty Under 40 Achiever in Education
37 minutes -
Ghana deepens diaspora diplomacy: Embassy pledges enhanced consular support for Ohio communities in Columbus
45 minutes -
Ghana’s maternal health success story at risk without rural incentives – UNFPA
46 minutes -
‎Gaps in suicide data affect prevention interventions in Ghana – Accra Psychiatric Hospital MD
46 minutes -
Ghana Armed Forces to participate in Accra-Kumasi Expressway construction – Mahama
47 minutes -
Use chiefs to stop disputes from flooding Ghana’s courts – Deputy AG to governing council of ADR
1 hour -
Four arrested as police bust alleged kidnapping, torture and extortion syndicate
1 hour -
NPA increases price floor from September 16; petrol to sell at GH¢16, diesel at GH¢16.77
1 hour -
OMJ fufils BECEPIP schorlaship promise, awards 12 learners
1 hour