Bondi Terror Attack Twist: Police Investigate TWO Other Sydney Men Who Travelled to Philippines Hotbed of Terror
- Authorities probing whether two Sydney men crossed paths with accused Bondi terrorists Naveed Akram and his father Sajid Akram in Philippines
- Investigation centres on men’s month-long stay in same region as Akrams, who allegedly shot dead 15 people in Bondi terror attack
- Philippines police hunting for links between Sydney men and Islamic State East Asia (ISEA) – an officially recognised affiliate of Islamic State
A shocking new twist has emerged in the investigation into the Bondi terror attack, with police now probing two other Sydney men who travelled to the same region of the Philippines as the accused gunmen. Naveed Akram, 24, and his father Sajid Akram, 50, allegedly shot dead 15 people in the horrific attack, and now authorities are investigating whether they crossed paths with the two other men during their month-long stay in the Philippines.
The Philippines has become a breeding ground for terrorists and militant cells, with Islamic State East Asia (ISEA) – an officially recognised affiliate of Islamic State – operating in the region. Australian National Security has warned that ISEA remains a deadly terrorist threat in the Philippines, with the country a target destination for foreign terrorist fighters.
According to the Daily Telegraph, local police are investigating what was discussed during a meeting the Akrams had with a Muslim cleric. The elder Akram was killed by police during the terror attack, while Naveed was critically injured and taken to hospital. He has since been charged with 59 offences related to the shooting.
In a dramatic development, Sajid’s wife has thrown burial plans for her late husband into limbo, declaring she wants nothing to do with him. His body remains in the morgue at the coroner’s office, with his estranged wife signing it over to the government for a destitute burial.
“ISEA remains a deadly terrorist threat in the Philippines, with the Southeast Asia country a target destination for foreign terrorist fighters,” Australian National Security says. The investigation into the Bondi terror attack continues, with police working to unravel the complex web of links between the Akrams and other potential terrorists.