Nigeria, June 6 -- We are all now in peril, and there's no longer an acceptable definition of where the frontline is. The abduction of dozens of pupils across three schools spanning Ahoro-Esinele, Yawota and Oko communities in Oriire Local Government of Oyo State must not be used to indulge in blame trading. Instead, it should be an opportunity for re-strategising. This is the only way to wage unconventional conflicts, and our methods of training, perception and even public discourse must accept this.



As I have argued elsewhere, a good place to start is with the classic by one of the world's most renowned practitioners, General Sir Frank Kitson (1926-2024), former Commander-in-Chief, UK Land Forces. First published in 1971, the centr...