Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore led protests across multiple Nigerian cities including Abuja, Jos, Lagos, Kwara, and Plateau from July 21 to July 23, 2025, advocating for improved welfare and pension conditions for serving and retired police officers. The demonstrators demanded a monthly salary increase to ₦500,000 for police officers and pension reforms, highlighting that some retired officers receive as little as ₦10,000 to ₦22,000 monthly after 35 years of service. Protests were held at key locations such as the Force Headquarters in Abuja and the National Assembly gate, where retired officers protested under rain and refused refreshments offered by authorities. They insisted on meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who alleged a hijack plot despite the peaceful nature of the protests. The retired officers voiced grievances about poor treatment, low pensions, and the perception of being used and discarded after service. The protests also extended to calls for better welfare for Nigerian policemen and soldiers, with demonstrators rejecting inadequate responses from authorities.