He shot the station’s attendant and gleefully started spraying his booty along the road for people to pick. The height of Anini’s exploits, however, took place on October 1, 1986, the Independence Day when the state’s Commissioner of Police, Casmir Igbokwe was ambushed by the gang in Benin, and nearly yanked off his nose in […]
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POLITICAL HISTORY, RESEARCH
Historical Events and Legendary Criminals (The Story of Anini of Nigeria) Part 2
28
Apr
Apr
Anini was born in a village about 20 miles from Benin City in present-day Edo State. Anini, dreadfully called ‘The Law’ or ‘Ovbigbo’. He migrated to Benin at an early age, learned to drive and became a skilled taxi driver. He became known in Benin motor parks as a man who could control the varied […]
POLITICAL HISTORY, RESEARCH
Historical Events and Legendary Criminals (The Story of Anini of Nigeria)
28
Apr
Apr
AKA “The Law”!! A very intelligent Criminal who was extremely good at driving!! Yes! One Time the Police gave him a very hot chase in town and guess how he escaped… He drove backwards or in reverse!!! At very top speed! The Master Tactician was so “invisible” that when he was caught his legs were […]