Suspected Bondi Shooters Acted Independently and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Police Confirm.

The two suspected attackers responsible for the fatal incident at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, as stated by Australian 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 travel plans involved landing in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit

Investigators assert the individuals did not undergo any type of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from local authorities indicate they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively examining the footage," she said, noting that initial evaluations show that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were affiliated with a wider organization, or were directed by external parties to perpetrate an attack," Commissioner Barrett emphasized.

Yet, the pair were also not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She underscored that, as the probe is continuing, fresh information may surface.

Ideology and Legal Charges

Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese commented it appears both alleged gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with firearms—are accused of having shot participants at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is expected to appear in court in April.

Travel Information

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

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

Davao is a large metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.