🔗 Share this article Suspected Bondi Gunmen Acted Independently and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Police Confirm. National Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi gunmen operated as members of a broader group. The two alleged gunmen responsible for the lethal attack at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, per Australian police. Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Visit Investigators assert the duo did not undergo any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The shooting—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been officially declared a act of terrorism. "We are actively reviewing the material," the commissioner stated, adding 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 documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been provided to domestic investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an attack," the police chief stated. Yet, the duo were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is still active, additional details could come to light. Inspiration and Legal Proceedings Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" beliefs. During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly targeted attendees at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April. Travel Information In the wake following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The duo had listed the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist militants have been known to operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.
National Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi gunmen operated as members of a broader group. The two alleged gunmen responsible for the lethal attack at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, per Australian police. Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Visit Investigators assert the duo did not undergo any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The shooting—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been officially declared a act of terrorism. "We are actively reviewing the material," the commissioner stated, adding 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 documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been provided to domestic investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an attack," the police chief stated. Yet, the duo were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is still active, additional details could come to light. Inspiration and Legal Proceedings Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" beliefs. During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly targeted attendees at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April. Travel Information In the wake following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The duo had listed the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist militants have been known to operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.