Suspected Bondi Shooters Operated Solo and Received No Training in the Philippines, Police State.
The two suspected individuals who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, as stated by Australian authorities.
Police additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.
No Evidence of Preparation During Visit
Investigators have stated the duo did not partake in any form of attack-related instruction or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Early investigations from Philippine authorities suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.
The attack—declared Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident.
"We are currently reviewing the material," the commissioner said, adding that preliminary evaluations indicate that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have been lone actors."
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.
"Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a larger terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an incident," Commissioner Barrett stated.
However, the men were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She stressed that, since the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information might come to light.
Ideology and Court Charges
In prior statements, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it seems both alleged gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" extremist views.
During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted guests at the Jewish festival celebration.
Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is due to appear in court in April.
Immigration Details
In the aftermath following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.
The two had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney.
Davao is a large metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. It is noted that, Militant militants have been known to be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
