Post by : Rameen Ariff

New details have come out about the Bondi Beach attack suspects and their stay in the Philippines before the deadly shooting in Australia. Hotel staff in the Philippines said the father and son stayed quietly for several weeks and did not mix with others.

What Happened

The suspects, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, are accused of killing 15 people in the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia. Before the attack, they stayed at a hotel in the Philippines.

They checked into room number 315 at the GV Hotel on the same day they entered the country. The room was small and had two single beds. They paid 930 pesos per night, which is about 16 US dollars.

When It Happened

The men entered the Philippines on November 1. Immigration records showed that Davao was listed as their final destination. They stayed at the hotel for several weeks before leaving.

The hotel staff spoke about their stay on December 18, 2025, after seeing their faces in news reports.

How They Lived At The Hotel

According to hotel staff, the Bondi Beach attack suspects kept to themselves. They usually left their room only once a day and stayed outside for less than one hour.

A hotel staff member said the men were very quiet and did not talk much. Only the son spoke sometimes. The father avoided eye contact and always looked down.

They never said why they were staying at the hotel. Staff never saw them meet anyone, take a car, or travel far. They only walked around nearby areas.

Small Details Staff Remembered

One day, the men asked where they could buy durian, a strong-smelling fruit popular in Southeast Asia. Their search was unsuccessful.

Another staff member who cleaned the room said the son had long hair during the stay.

Hotel workers said they immediately recognized the men when they saw news reports about the Bondi Beach attack.

Leaving The Hotel

When the men checked out, they surprised staff by leaving a tip. The son first took back the security deposit, but the father told him to give it to the hotel worker.

The staff member said the men seemed polite and calm, which made it harder to believe they were linked to such a violent crime.

Investigation Ongoing

Australian authorities are now checking if the Bondi Beach attack suspects had any contact with extremist groups during their time in the Philippines, especially in the southern region of Mindanao.

Officials in the Philippines said there is no proof that the country was used to train terrorists.

Police in Davao are expected to release more information soon.

Final Words

The quiet hotel stay of the Bondi Beach attack suspects has raised many questions. Their calm behavior and simple routine stand in sharp contrast to the deadly attack they are accused of carrying out later.

The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities from both countries are working together to uncover the full truth.

#Global News