Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Independently and Did Not Undergo Training in the Philippines, Investigators State.

The two alleged individuals responsible for the deadly attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, per national police.

Authorities additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Planning During Stay

Authorities assert the duo did not receive any type of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine authorities suggest they "rarely left" their accommodation.

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

"We are currently examining the evidence," the commissioner stated, explaining that initial assessments show that "the alleged offenders are believed to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these accused individuals were part of a broader organization, or were directed by others to execute an incident," she stated.

However, the men were also not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she noted. She underscored that, as the probe is continuing, fresh information could emerge.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

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

During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These encompass 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

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

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

Davao is a expansive urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. It is noted that, Militant fighters have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.