Accused Bondi Beach Gunmen Operated Solo and Did Not Preparation in the Philippines, Police Confirm.

The two alleged gunmen who carried out the lethal attack at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, as stated by national authorities.

Police also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Trip

Investigators have stated the pair did not receive any type of attack-related instruction or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary inquiries from local officials suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The incident—labeled as Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently examining the footage," the commissioner stated, noting that initial evaluations indicate that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have operated independently."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were affiliated with a broader organization, or were instructed by overseas entities to perpetrate an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett emphasized.

But, the men were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She emphasized that, since the probe is still active, additional details could come to light.

Motivation and Legal Charges

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused attackers were "inspired by ISIS" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot guests at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is expected to face court in April.

Immigration Information

In the days following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The two had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. Historically, Militant fighters have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.