Suspected Bondi Shooters Acted Alone and Received No Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police State.

The two suspected attackers responsible for the deadly attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, per national authorities.

Police further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the capital Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Visit

Authorities assert the pair did not receive any type of attack-related instruction or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine officials indicate they "rarely left" their accommodation.

The shooting—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the footage," she said, adding that early reviews indicate that "these individuals are believed to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these suspects were part of a wider network, or were directed by others to execute an act of violence," the police chief stated.

But, the pair were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is ongoing, additional details may come to light.

Ideology and Court Charges

Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" beliefs.

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

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

Travel Details

In the days following the attack, border officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The duo had listed the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. Historically, Militant militants have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.