NEW : At least 13 injured in fuel subsidy protest in northern Nigeria . The protesters were demanding a higher price for diesel and petrol to help pay off debts they say are crippling the country's economy. The government 's decision to end the subsidy has more than doubled fuel prices . Government : soon the poorer ones will die out , '' said protester Diane Awunah , who lives in Abuja . Subsidy removal will help fund infrastructure .
NEW : At least 13 injured in fuel subsidy protest in northern Nigeria . The protesters were demanding a higher price for diesel and petrol to help pay off debts they say are crippling the country's economy. The government 's decision to end the subsidy has more than doubled fuel prices . Government : Subsidy removal will help fund infrastructure .