'We are hungry,' chant Nigeria protesters as police fire tear gas, gunshots

At least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests in Nigeria against the country's economic hardships, which escalated into violence leading to curfews in several states, said a rights group. (Photo: AP)

According to the authorities, four people were killed by a bomb and hundreds were arrested during the protests. The Nigerian police has said that over 300 protesters were arrested. (Photo: AP)

According to Nigerian police, curfews were imposed in the northern states of Kano and Katsina following the looting of government and public properties. (Photo: AP)

A police officer was also killed in the protest and several others injured. (Photo: AP)

The protesters carried Nigeria's green-and-white flag, placards, bells and chanted songs during the protest. (Photo: AP)

Several parts of the country saw road blockage either by protesters or by armed security forces deployed overnight. (Photo: AP)

Nigerians are mainly protesting over food shortages and alleged poor governance in the country. (Photo: AP)

Protesters are calling for the reinstatement of gas and electricity subsidies, which were removed as part of the government's bold economic reforms. These changes have led to increased prices for nearly everything else. (Photo: AP)

On Thursday, police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Abuja, and the northern city of Kano. (Photo: AP)

Nigerian Public officials are among the highest-paid in Africa and are often criticized for corruption, according to AP. This highlights a stark contrast to the economic struggles faced by the citizens on which the protest is going on. (Photo: AP)