The ruling was issued hours after the Lagos police command sacked Phillips after an orderly room trial.
Chief Magistrate Adeola Adedayo said that the 30-year-old remain behind bars pending legal advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The defendant was arraigned on a charge of murder. His plea was not taken.
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The prosecutor, Insp Augustine Nwabuisi, said hd defendant committed the offence on September 10, about 11:30 p.m. at No. 5, Mogaji St., Ijeshatedo area of Lagos.
Philips, a Sergeant, is accused of firing bullet into the residence of the 18-year-old Monsurat while on an operation.
The bullet hit the admission seeker’s thighs leading to her death within a short period.
The offence contravene Section 223 of the criminal law of Lagos State 2015 which stipulates a death sentence.
The case was adjourned until October 25 for receipt of legal advice.
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