Alleged Bondi Shooters Operated Independently and Did Not Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Say.

The pair of accused individuals who carried out the fatal attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, per Australian law enforcement.

Authorities further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Trip

Police indicate the individuals did not undergo any type of terrorist training or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Early inquiries from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The attack—declared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a terrorist incident.

"We are currently examining the footage," she stated, explaining that initial evaluations suggest that "these individuals are suspected to have operated independently."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to domestic authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these alleged offenders were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to perpetrate an incident," Commissioner Barrett said.

But, the duo were likewise not in the Philippines as tourists, the official clarified. She underscored that, since the probe is continuing, additional details could surface.

Ideology and Court Proceedings

Earlier, Australian leader Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused gunmen were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

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

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 carrying out a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April.

Immigration Information

In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines reported that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The pair had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. It is noted that, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.