The prime minister, after discussing responses to the attack with National Public Safety Commission Chairperson Ninoyu Satoshi, Justice Minister Furukawa Yoshihisa, and others for about 20 minutes on Friday afternoon, told officials never to yield to violence and terrorism.
In the wake of Shinzo Abe s assassination, Japan PM Fumio Kishida directed officials to tighten security for Cabinet ministers and others ahead of the upcoming Upper House election on Sunday.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Friday ordered enhanced security for Cabinet ministers and other politicians following the fatal shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe during an election campaign in western Japan s Nara city. World News | Japan PM Kishida Orders Enhanced Security for Top Politicians After Assassination of Ex-premier Abe.