Alleged Bondi Gunmen Acted Alone and Received No Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police Confirm.

The two suspected individuals responsible for the deadly incident at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, as stated by national authorities.

Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Planning During Visit

Investigators have stated the pair did not partake in any form of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from local officials point to they "rarely left" their hotel.

The attack—described as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"We are actively examining the footage," the commissioner stated, adding that preliminary assessments suggest that "the two men are suspected to have operated independently."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were members of a broader terrorist cell, or were instructed by external parties to execute an attack," the police chief said.

Yet, the pair were also not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She stressed that, as the investigation is still active, additional details might emerge.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both accused gunmen were "influenced by ISIS" ideology.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on attendees at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to appear in court in April.

Immigration Details

In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The two had listed the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. The region is known because, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.