Seven years after surviving a violent attack in Lagos, Prince Segun Akanni has reflected on the traumatic experience that he said altered the course of his life and eventually forced him to relocate to Canada.
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In a personal account released on Friday to mark the seventh anniversary of the incident, Akanni recounted how he was allegedly attacked on June 5, 2019, in the Gbagada area of Lagos, describing the experience as one that nearly claimed his life.
According to him, the attack was allegedly recorded by the perpetrators and later shared on a Facebook page associated with the Oodua People's Congress (OPC) in Bariga with the caption, “The End of Prince Segun Akanni.”
Reflecting on the events seven years later, Akanni said the memories of the attack remain vivid and painful.
“Seven years later, the painful memories remain as fresh as ever. It was a life-changing experience that nearly claimed my life and ultimately forced me to leave Nigeria,” he stated.
Akanni said he often reflects on how different life would have been for his family had he not survived the attack.
“Had I lost my life that day, today would have marked seven years of remembrance. My children would have grown up without a father, my wife would have become a widow, and my family would have been left with nothing but painful memories,” he said.
He attributed his survival to divine intervention, expressing gratitude to God for preserving his life despite the circumstances.
Prince Segun Akanni further alleged that before the attack, he received several threats warning him to remain silent or face death. According to him, the threats continued even after he left Nigeria, while petitions and legal actions were allegedly initiated against him.
Akanni also recalled an encounter at the Abuja airport shortly before the attack, where an unidentified individual allegedly confronted him and accused him of working against a former principal.
According to his account, the man claimed he had been paid to undermine his former boss and threatened him publicly. Akanni said he chose not to respond for fear of escalating the situation and did not report the matter to security officials at the time.
“The attack and the continuous threats that followed eventually forced me to leave a country I deeply understand and love,” he said.
Despite spending years outside Nigeria, Akanni maintained that the emotional scars remain difficult to overcome.
“Sadly, the pain and memories remain difficult to forget. It is not yet Uhuru,” he said.
He further expressed concerns about his personal safety, stating that he still considers Nigeria unsafe for him and potentially for members of his family.
As he marked the seventh anniversary of the incident, Akanni reiterated his hope that justice, peace and security would ultimately prevail.
“My journey continues, but so does my hope that one day justice, peace, and safety will prevail,” he added.
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