He faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist attack. Naveed and his father, Sajid Akram, 50, allegedly stormed the beachside event armed with semi-automatic rifles. Charges: 15 x Murder, 1 x Terrorist Act, 43 x Attempted Murder/GBH. 15 x Murder, 1 x Terrorist Act, 43 x Attempted Murder/GBH. The inclusion of a specific "terrorist act" charge elevates the case to the federal level, bringing with it mandatory life sentencing provisions if convicted.

Source: Daily Nation February 16, 2026 11:50 UTC