Suspected Bondi Gunmen Acted Alone and Did Not Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators State.

The pair of accused gunmen who carried out the lethal attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, as stated by Australian police.

Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving 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 Stay

Police assert the individuals did not undergo any type of attack-related instruction or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from local officials point to they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The incident—described as Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively examining the material," the commissioner stated, explaining that early assessments suggest that "these individuals are suspected to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to suggest these suspects were part of a wider organization, or were directed by others to execute an attack," Commissioner Barrett said.

However, the duo were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She emphasized that, given that the inquiry is still active, new evidence could surface.

Ideology and Court Charges

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both accused attackers were "motivated by Islamic State" beliefs.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Travel Particulars

In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. Historically, Islamist groups have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.