“I am reviewing all the aspects of security; I have to create state police. We are looking at that holistically.

“We will defeat insecurity. We must protect our children, our people, our livelihood, our places of worship, and our recreational spaces. They can’t intimidate us.”

Whatever the reason, changing a currency is always a significant step that reflects deeper political, economic or social transformations within a country.

Shortly after the controversial comment, Bwala, in a statement, backtracked, urging Nigerians not to misinterpret his remark

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed insinuations that Lagos is being over-pampered by the Federal Government.

The forum warned that if a state of emergency is not declared, it might lead to self-help situation and anarchy.