🔗 Share this article Alleged Bondi Gunmen Operated Alone and Did Not Training in the Philippines, Police Say. National Federal Police state there is no evidence the alleged Bondi Beach attackers operated as members of a wider terror cell. The pair of accused individuals responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per national police. Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip Authorities have stated the individuals did not partake in any form of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel. The incident—declared Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially designated a terrorist incident. "We are actively examining the footage," the commissioner said, explaining that preliminary reviews show that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities. "There is little to no indication to support the idea these alleged offenders were part of a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by external parties to execute an attack," the police chief emphasized. Yet, the duo were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She underscored that, as the inquiry is still active, fresh information may come to light. Inspiration and Court Proceedings Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly shot guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April. Immigration Details In the aftermath following the attack, border officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The duo had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a expansive urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. Historically, Militant fighters have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
National Federal Police state there is no evidence the alleged Bondi Beach attackers operated as members of a wider terror cell. The pair of accused individuals responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per national police. Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip Authorities have stated the individuals did not partake in any form of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel. The incident—declared Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially designated a terrorist incident. "We are actively examining the footage," the commissioner said, explaining that preliminary reviews show that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities. "There is little to no indication to support the idea these alleged offenders were part of a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by external parties to execute an attack," the police chief emphasized. Yet, the duo were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She underscored that, as the inquiry is still active, fresh information may come to light. Inspiration and Court Proceedings Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly shot guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April. Immigration Details In the aftermath following the attack, border officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The duo had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a expansive urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. Historically, Militant fighters have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.