Pentecost chief Viraleo was defending charges of destroying people's property by burning down their houses.
He contends that his actions were in line with a custom eviction order that chiefs had reached,, and was no different from a police eviction order.
Chief Viraleo defended himself after six previous lawyers had found representing him difficult.
The Daily Post reported Chief Viraleo has denied 40 criminal charges, saying the enforcement of the custom eviction order came after the victims failed to comply with an order to move out voluntarily.
