Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Nigerian Police Force say they have dismissed a police sergeant, Samuel Philips, for allegedly shooting a teenager in Lagos.

Adekunle Ajisebutu, the police spokesperson, said the dismissed officer will also be charged to court.

In a statement by Mr Ajisebutu on Friday, the dismissed sergeant went through a police orderly room trial following the shooting incident that happened on September 11.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Monsurat Ojuade, an 18-year-old girl, was shot in their compound at Mogaji street, Surulere, on the date as mentioned earlier.

According to the family members, the incident happened around 10:30 p.m., while the deceased and siblings were closing their shop located in front of their house.

"We ...