🔗 Share this article Suspected Bondi Beach Gunmen Acted Solo and Did Not Training in the Philippines, Investigators Confirm. National law enforcement say there is lack of proof the alleged Bondi gunmen acted as part of a wider group. The two alleged attackers who carried out the fatal attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, per Australian law enforcement. Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Training During Visit Investigators assert the pair did not receive any type of terrorist training or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Early investigations from local officials suggest they "rarely left" their accommodation. The incident—described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism. "We are currently examining the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that early assessments indicate that "these individuals are suspected to have operated independently." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "There is little to no indication to support the idea these accused individuals were affiliated with a larger network, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an incident," she stated. Yet, the men were also not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, she clarified. She emphasized that, since the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information might surface. Motivation and Court Charges Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" ideology. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. It is noted that, Militant militants have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
National law enforcement say there is lack of proof the alleged Bondi gunmen acted as part of a wider group. The two alleged attackers who carried out the fatal attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, per Australian law enforcement. Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Training During Visit Investigators assert the pair did not receive any type of terrorist training or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Early investigations from local officials suggest they "rarely left" their accommodation. The incident—described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism. "We are currently examining the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that early assessments indicate that "these individuals are suspected to have operated independently." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "There is little to no indication to support the idea these accused individuals were affiliated with a larger network, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an incident," she stated. Yet, the men were also not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, she clarified. She emphasized that, since the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information might surface. Motivation and Court Charges Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" ideology. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. It is noted that, Militant militants have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.