Lawrence Anini: The Law | Principals & Principalities

In 1986, one man brought Nigeria's Bendel State to its knees. Lawrence Anini — known as "The Law" — robbed banks in broad daylight, killed eleven police officers, ambushed a Police Commissioner, and evaded an entire nation for four terrifying months. But how?In this episode of Principals & Principalities, host Ayomide Odubonojo-Kinoshi unpacks the true story of Nigeria's most notorious armed robber: a primary school dropout turned criminal kingpin, who built a Robin Hood myth on stolen naira — and had a police officer counting bullets for him from the inside.From the motor parks of Benin City to a military tribunal, this is the story of corruption, juju, betrayal, and the systemic rot that made Anini possible.This episode asks the question that defines this podcast: In Nigeria, is crime ever just crime?Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes research, upcoming cases, and episode drops.Follow us On⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠(x)