🔗 Share this article Suspected Bondi Gunmen Operated Independently and Received No Training in the Philippines, Authorities State. Australian Federal Police state there is no evidence the alleged Bondi gunmen acted as members of a wider network. The two suspected attackers responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, as stated by national law enforcement. Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Planning During Visit Investigators have stated the duo did not receive any type of terrorist coaching or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local authorities point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The attack—labeled as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident. "We are actively analyzing the footage," the commissioner said, noting that early assessments suggest that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone." Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators. "There is little to no indication to indicate these accused individuals were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an attack," Commissioner Barrett said. But, the duo were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett added. She stressed that, since the probe is continuing, fresh information might come to light. Ideology and Court Charges In prior statements, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" beliefs. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—are accused of having opened fire on attendees at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April. Travel Information In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The pair had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a expansive urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Militant fighters have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
Australian Federal Police state there is no evidence the alleged Bondi gunmen acted as members of a wider network. The two suspected attackers responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, as stated by national law enforcement. Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Planning During Visit Investigators have stated the duo did not receive any type of terrorist coaching or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local authorities point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The attack—labeled as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident. "We are actively analyzing the footage," the commissioner said, noting that early assessments suggest that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone." Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators. "There is little to no indication to indicate these accused individuals were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an attack," Commissioner Barrett said. But, the duo were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett added. She stressed that, since the probe is continuing, fresh information might come to light. Ideology and Court Charges In prior statements, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" beliefs. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—are accused of having opened fire on attendees at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April. Travel Information In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The pair had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a expansive urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Militant fighters have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.