🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Alone and Received No Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities Say. Australian Federal Police say there is no evidence the accused Bondi attackers operated as part of a broader network. The two alleged gunmen who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, as stated by national law enforcement. Authorities also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Planning During Stay Authorities indicate the duo did not receive any form of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities suggest they "rarely left" their accommodation. The shooting—labeled as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism. "We are currently analyzing the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that initial reviews suggest that "these individuals are alleged to have acted alone." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were affiliated with a broader terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an incident," the police chief said. But, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official noted. She emphasized that, as the probe is continuing, fresh information may come to light. Inspiration and Legal Proceedings In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it seems both alleged gunmen were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—are accused of having opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to face court in April. Travel Information In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Militant groups have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
Australian Federal Police say there is no evidence the accused Bondi attackers operated as part of a broader network. The two alleged gunmen who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, as stated by national law enforcement. Authorities also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Planning During Stay Authorities indicate the duo did not receive any form of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities suggest they "rarely left" their accommodation. The shooting—labeled as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism. "We are currently analyzing the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that initial reviews suggest that "these individuals are alleged to have acted alone." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were affiliated with a broader terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an incident," the police chief said. But, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official noted. She emphasized that, as the probe is continuing, fresh information may come to light. Inspiration and Legal Proceedings In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it seems both alleged gunmen were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—are accused of having opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to face court in April. Travel Information In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Militant groups have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.