The Free
Encyclopedia wrote of him thus:
“Lawrence
Nomanyagbon Anini (c. 1960 – March 29, 1987) was a Nigerian bandit who
terrorized Benin City
in the 1980s along with his sidekick Monday Osunbor. He was captured and
executed for his crimes.
He was born
Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini; but he re-christened himself ANINI THE LAW. He sent
fears and chills down the spine of many a Nigerian – particularly residents of Benin city in the old Bendel State !
To
underscore his notoriety, especially the embarrassing registration of his
presence in the consciousness of Nigerians right up to the Presidency, his
dangerous and awe-inspiring exploits compelled then military President, Ibrahim
Badamasi Babangida, to ask his Inspector General of Police, IGP, Etim Inyang,
the very
famous
question: “My friend, where is Anini”?