For almost two months, the Southeast geo-political zone, which used to be the safest zone in Nigeria, was suddenly engulfed by a distressing security situation that speedily degenerated. Worst is the guerrilla style with which the attacks were coordinated. What started as an attack on security formations around the zone by “unknown gunmen” quickly gained momentum and escalated with more police stations attacked, destroyed, officers killed, and their weapons taken. Thus creating a frightening circle...