| Abrizhou - Nigerian War | |
|---|---|
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| Date | March - August 2023 |
| Result | - Abrizhou becomes a ally of the URF
- Territories of Osun, Ondo, and Edo form into Abrizhou - Lagos Province becomes URF Territory of Lagos |
| Combatants | |
| Liberation Force of Abrizhou
United Republic Federation of States |
Nigeria |
| Commanders | |
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Liberation Force of Abrizhou - Ici Ivana (Rebel Leader) United Republic Federation of States: - Nicholas Thomas (Alpha Commander) - Imari Thomas (Supreme Commander of the United Republic Federation Military) |
Muhammadu Buhari (President of Nigeria) Abayomi Olonisakin (General of Nigerian Armed Forces) |
| Strength | |
| Abrizhou: 160,000 conscripts; 40,000 trained
United Republic Federation: 40,000 Army; 25,000 Marines |
Nigeria: 250,000 Conscripts; 50,000 Regular Army |
| Casualties and losses | |
| Abrizhou: 54,000
United Republic Federation: 4,000 |
Nigeria: 145,000 |
Overview[]
In 2023, Nigeria was the most economically powerful nation in Western Africa. They even had the most powerful military behind Algeria, but not as strong as the United Republic Federation of States.
But from the strong economy and military came from the weak care for Human Rights, which made the URF Government concern and uncomfortable. As the care was ignored, especially against Women, a Rebel Leader rosed up in the Nigerian province of Osan. She calls herself Ici Ivana, which the URF Government support.
During a meeting between the Rebels, United Republic Federation and Nigerian Governments, the President showed disrespect because Icl was a woman. This angered the Republic Government and forced them out, sending military and supplies as support.
After the meeting, Rebel forces began to grow stronger. Weaking the Nigerian hold of the counties, allowing more protests to happen. When Nigerian Forces began pushing, URF Diplomacy and the Carrier Strike group moved in with a Army Corps and Divisons. Taking the territory and giving the Abrizhou the independence they needed.
History[]
- Outcry[]
Within Western Africa, the country of Nigeria prospered economically since the year 1970 as a result of the oil boom, mining, and other services. This streak of prosperity continued with improving the military from the year of 1995.
Such a growth caused Nigeria to surpass all of the surrounding countries within Western Africa economically, they also have an impressive military that wasn't too far behind Algeria. The flourishment lasted for a couple of decades until 2020, where things began to make a noticeable turn for the worst as far as human rights went with the people.
Several people were jailed and humiliated, women and children are beaten in the streets, and many different ethnic groups were attacked by Religious groups. As a result, protests spread across Lagos, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, and Ondo. But much was either responded by aggressive counter protest, Police, or Military officials. This resulted in several hundred deaths, which in return, raise the need of a rebellion.
- Meeting[]
On Nov 3, 2022, a woman named Ici Ivana was chosen by many to lead the protest. Fed up with the poor treatment, she and the protesters marched up to Lagos and many Federal building in Nigeria, all ending with Military and police brutality. By March 15, 2023, Ici Ivana was fed up with the result of her protest ending in blood. She soon took a trip to United Republic Federation's capital, Grand Federation, to meet with the Alpha Commander and the Senate.
While waiting to speak to the Senate, the Nigerian President arrived to speak against URF intervention. During the meeting, the President was saying gibberish that wasn't ideal to the Senate. At the same time, Ici was pulling all the facts that Abrizhou needed to be free.
In the end, Ici claimed victory as the President outright disrespected the Alpha Commander, Nicholas Thomas. So in response, he explained that his behavior is an act of war.
Nicholas claimed "You actions today has proven to me that your maturity is unwelcome. From disrespecting Ici Ivana for giving out facts, to you disrespecting me in my own country. So as of now, I will recognize Abrizhou and will support this young nation into war."
Once outside the meeting room, she met the son and the Supreme Commande, Imari Thomas. He gave her some instructions until his arrival, leaving once he was finished. In his instructions is what she should do before the first Marine lands, which ranged from destroying road networks to sabotaging satellite systems to hide the URF Navy's arrival.
- Sabotaging for the Invasion:[]
Nigerian VT-4 Tanks firing on LFA positions in March 2023
Between March and April, Ici did what was instructed. She formed the Liberation Force of Abrizhou, a Rebel Group of the Southern Provinces. She then had the new LFA Troops attacking bridges and roads that can lead to the Southern Provinces, then went after satellite networks to disable the satellites. Lastly, they began raiding military outposts, destroying most of Nigeria's land equipment.
The President soon announced the Red Zones within Edo, Osun, and Ondo. Within the Red Zones, Nigerian Army and Moblie Police Force began curfews and patrols. Using Armored Vehicles as Soldiers rode on top, looking for anyone disobeying the new curfews set.
As for the LFA, they began hit-and-runs against the Nigerian Forces. Nigerian Gunships flew above the Red Zones, hunting for Rebel Positions. F-7 and JF-17 Fighters began bombing sectors within Odo, destroying much of the LFA's strength inside the Red Zone.
- United Republic Federation Military Intervention:[]
Republic Federation Destroyer opening the shore with Artillery
On April 18, 2023, the URF Carrier Task Force led by URFS Diplomacy arrived with a 45-ship Task-Force. Sinking the Nigerian Frigates and support craft, then blockading the coast as the first 7,500 URF Marines landed. Within that Force was Supreme Commander Imari Thomas and his younger brother Lucas Thomas, leading the attack within the Capital City of Lagos.
The Marines soon began to push the Nigerian Forces out of Lagos, preparing the province for more Troops to arrive. At the same time, the LFA began to prepare inside Federation outposts. They was soon supplied the Rebels with decommissioned T-72s and M60 tanks, BTR-60 and older AR-50 Rifles.
The Allied Forces soon began their push into Ogon, attacking Nigerian troops within the state. Nigerian VT-4 and T-72 Tanks were sent to engaged the Allied Forces, but the Federation's new S1 Battle Tanks began sniping the Nigerian Tanks.
In the air, Federation and Rebel forces was able to gain air superiority. Federation Su-27M, F-4M, and F-16D fighters overtaking JF-17 and F-7 fighters, soon clearing the air for U.R.F. Tu-22M Bombers to start their attack. Destroying military bases, ports, and docked naval ships.
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Republic Federation Tu-22M Bombers deployed over Nigeria, dropping 500lb bombs
After the air attacks, the Nigerian Forces was pushed out into Ogon. Thomas soon turned aggressive, ordering attacks Nigerian Forces at a more faster pace. Pushing them through Edo, then out of the Red Zone Provinces. Once out, Federation Bombers began to continue to bomb the surrounding land.
The Nigerian soon attempted to call for help, but the Alpha Commander made his position cleared. This forced many African nations to turn away from the war, leaving Nigeria against the Allied Force's might.
Aftermath[]
- Consolidation of New Lands[]
After two months of fighting, the Nigerian Forces was heavily damaged. Left with no other choice, the President sued for peace. Ending the conflict and giving Abrizhou it's independence, along with giving the Federation a new overseas territory. As more URF Troops landed, over 95% of the population evacuated. This left with only 45,200 within the Provinces, this allows the Governors to reform much of the land.
As Abrizhou was under repair, Federation Forces stayed in the country until 2028. It was also reported that the Supreme Commander even fell in loved and slept with the Ici Ivana, the Queen of Abrizhou. Forming a International Union between the United Republic Federation and Abrizhou. Allowing the Country to train it's Royal Armed Forces to defend itself. At the same time, the citizens in Ulster began moving to Lagos. As the population grows, more URF Forces are deployed.
- Boko Harem Resurgence[]
After the conflict, the Boko Harem Insurgence began to reappear. They recognized the weakness of the Nigerian Military, they struck the Nigerian Troops in Borno. by 2027, they pushed most of the Nigerian Forces out. Leaving some elements as they hold out, awaiting relief that might never come.
Imari Thomas recognized the threat, soon ordering more URF Patrols within Lagos. As years go by, the Insurgents grew. At the same time, Federation Military was reformed and began Armed-Humanitarian Operations, assisting the trapped Civilians and Nigerian Troops while defending themselves from attacks. This soon become one of the causes for a Major Military Conflict, the West African War.