🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Shooters Acted Solo and Received No Training in the Philippines, Police Confirm. National Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi attackers operated as part of a broader terror cell. The two suspected individuals responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, according to national law enforcement. Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Preparation During Stay Authorities indicate the duo did not undergo any form of attack-related training or "planning" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel. The attack—declared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism. "Our teams are actively analyzing the material," she stated, explaining that preliminary reviews suggest that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities. "There is little to no indication to support the idea these alleged offenders were members of a wider organization, or were directed by external parties to carry out an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett emphasized. But, the pair were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she noted. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is still active, new evidence may emerge. Motivation and Legal Charges In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted attendees at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April. Immigration Information In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The pair had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Militant groups have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
National Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi attackers operated as part of a broader terror cell. The two suspected individuals responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, according to national law enforcement. Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Preparation During Stay Authorities indicate the duo did not undergo any form of attack-related training or "planning" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel. The attack—declared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism. "Our teams are actively analyzing the material," she stated, explaining that preliminary reviews suggest that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities. "There is little to no indication to support the idea these alleged offenders were members of a wider organization, or were directed by external parties to carry out an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett emphasized. But, the pair were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she noted. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is still active, new evidence may emerge. Motivation and Legal Charges In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted attendees at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April. Immigration Information In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The pair had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Militant groups have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.