Haoda is deeply saddened and embarrassed, ashamed and angry in the manner in which these innocent, helpless and defenseless people were attacked by few senseless and lunatic people.
He urged the people of Koiari to assist police to bring these lunatics to face the law.
“Our people and our province’s good name have been tarnished,” Haoda said in a statement.
Haoda added that the Kokoda Track Initiative Committee’s spirit to improve the track, its security and livelihood of our Koiari people has been dampened by these few people and incident.