Sydney Shooting Suspects Met Muslim Leaders in the Philippines, Officials Claim

Authorities say the father‑son duo slipped away from Davao City during a month‑long visit

Manila, Philippines – Intelligence officials in the Philippines have disclosed that the two men suspected of the recent Sydney shooting allegedly met with Muslim community leaders while staying in Davao City. According to the authorities, the pair—identified as a father and his son—were in the city for about a month before they apparently slipped out without notifying their hosts.

Details about the encounter remain vague. The officials emphasized that the meeting was not officially sanctioned and that the suspects left the city under circumstances that are still being investigated. No further information about the identity of the Muslim leaders or the purpose of the meeting has been released.

Philippine security agencies are cooperating with Australian law‑enforcement bodies to trace the suspects’ movements and uncover any possible links to extremist networks. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have warned that more details may emerge as the case develops.