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Graphic video shows several people dead after mass shooting during Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney
Authorities are investigating a deadly mass shooting that occurred Sunday evening during a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney, an attack police are treating as a suspected terror incident.
Officials say two gunmen opened fire on a crowded “Chanukah by the Sea” event, resulting in significant loss of life and numerous injuries.
According to NSW Police, gunfire erupted shortly after 6:40 p.m., sending hundreds of people fleeing the beachfront area as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing dozens of shots, and video footage reviewed by investigators appears to show two individuals dressed in black firing what looked like shotgun-style weapons from an elevated footbridge behind the surf club.
Police have confirmed at least 10 fatalities, though some official briefings and media reports cite as many as 12 people killed, reflecting ongoing victim identification and verification.
More than 11 additional people were injured, several of whom remain in critical condition.
Authorities also confirmed that one suspect was killed during the incident, while another suspect is hospitalized in critical condition.
Investigators identified one of the suspected attackers as Naveed Akram, 24, as the inquiry continues into the circumstances, motive, and any potential accomplices.
Police credited a bystander with intervening and disarming one of the attackers, an action believed to have limited further casualties.
The attack prompted widespread condemnation and expressions of solidarity. International reactions followed rapidly, including messages of condolence from global leaders.
Australian officials and community leaders described the incident as a heinous and antisemitic assault on a religious celebration, while calling for unity and vigilance.
Authorities have increased security across Sydney and continue to urge the public to avoid the immediate area while forensic examinations and interviews proceed.
Further updates are expected as police release confirmed casualty figures and additional investigative findings.
SAGAMU, Ogun State, Nigeria — The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal motor vehicle collision that injured British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two passengers, has been formally charged in court.
Police officials stated that Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Thursday, January 2, 2026, before the Sagamu Magistrate Court, where he faces charges of reckless and dangerous driving.
The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
According to police, the crash occurred earlier in the week along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, a major highway in southwestern Nigeria.
The Lexus SUV was transporting Anthony Joshua and two of his close associates, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when it collided with a stationary truck parked along the roadway.
Both Ayodele and Ghami sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that the defendant was granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million (approximately $3,480 USD), with two sureties, and was remanded in custody pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated in a public update that the arraignment followed a comprehensive preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Authorities emphasized that investigations remain ongoing.
Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, survived the crash but reportedly suffered significant emotional trauma as a result of the incident.
Ayodele and Ghami were described as long-time friends, training partners, and key members of Joshua’s professional support team, regularly accompanying him before, during, and after major fights.
Ayodele was notably present ringside during Joshua’s recent bout, where he was seen holding the Nigerian flag.
The remains of the two deceased men were transported to a mortuary in Sagamu.
Both were reported to be Muslims, and arrangements for burial in accordance with Islamic rites are pending. Officials have not yet confirmed when their bodies will be repatriated to the United Kingdom.
Authorities have also renewed calls for improved road safety enforcement, particularly concerning the illegal and prolonged parking of heavy-duty trucks along highways, which has been cited as a recurring hazard on Nigerian roads.
The Ogun State Police Command urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and ensure proper judgment when overtaking or maneuvering on highways.
Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the court system.