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Bondi Gunman Charged With Terrorism and 15 Murders

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10 months ago

December 17, 2025

The Bondi gunman, Naveed Akram, faces terrorism and 15 murder charges after the deadly Sydney mass shooting at a Jewish festival

Australian authorities have charged Naveed Akram, the alleged Bondi gunman, with terrorism, 15 counts of murder, and multiple other offences following what has been described as the country’s deadliest mass shooting in decades.

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New South Wales Police stated that Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, opened fire at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more.

Police allege the attack was inspired by ISIS, a listed terrorist organisation in Australia. Sajid Akram was killed in a police shootout, while Naveed was critically wounded.

Among the victims were a 10-year-old girl, two Holocaust survivors, and a married couple shot dead while attempting to stop the attack.

Police further charged Naveed with 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder and the public display of the symbol of a prohibited terrorist organisation.

Two homemade Islamic State flags were found in a car registered to Naveed and parked near the beach.

Authorities said Naveed remains in hospital and is expected to appear in court via audiovisual link.

“Police will allege in court the man engaged in conduct that caused death, serious injury and endangered life to advance a religious cause and cause fear in the community,” New South Wales Police said.

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The charges mark one of the most serious terrorism cases in Australia in recent memory, drawing national and international attention.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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15 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.