Accused Bondi Beach Gunmen Acted Solo and Did Not Instruction in the Philippines, Police Say.

The pair of accused gunmen who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, according to national authorities.

Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit

Investigators assert the individuals did not partake in any form of terrorist training or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine authorities suggest they "rarely left" their hotel.

The attack—described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been officially declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently analyzing the footage," she stated, noting that early evaluations show that "the two men are alleged to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these accused individuals were part of a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to carry out an attack," she said.

But, the duo were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official added. She stressed that, since the investigation is still active, fresh information may come to light.

Motivation and Legal Proceedings

Earlier, Australian leader Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both accused attackers were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—allegedly shot participants at the Hanukkah celebration.

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

Travel Particulars

In the wake following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a expansive urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist fighters have been known to be active in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.