The Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry described these parts of Lae as “hotspot areas”, saying there is always an incidence of risk but coupled with the election period, incidents have escalated.
The LCCI reported that a school bus was recently intercepted by a gang on Butibam Road, who smashed the windows and attempted entry.
Quick thinking and action by the driver averted any entry, leaving the kids and crew safe but shaken.
“Drive safely, be alert, take care,” said LCCI president, John Byrne.
