A Nigerian correctional officer working for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in the United States has been arrested and charged with official oppression, according to available jail and employment records.
Jonmorgan Obinna Onyekwere, 30, of Richmond, Texas, was booked into a county jail on Monday, October 12, 2026, following his arrest by the TDCJ Office of Inspector General. He remained in custody on a $5,000 bond, according to the available records.
The circumstances behind the allegation have not been disclosed. The records reviewed did not identify the person involved or explain what allegedly occurred.
Under Texas law, official oppression involves a public servant knowingly misusing their authority to subject another person to unlawful treatment or violate their rights. The offense can also cover certain forms of sexual harassment committed by a public official acting in an official capacity.
Official oppression is generally classified as a Class A misdemeanor in Texas. A conviction can carry a sentence of up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $4,000, or both.
Onyekwere works as a senior correctional officer and was hired by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in May 2021, according to employment records.
Court records also indicate that he was involved in a criminal case in Sampson County, North Carolina, in 2023. However, the available information does not identify the charge or establish how the case was resolved.
Further details about the Texas allegation, including the specific conduct underlying the charge and the status of the case, were not available in the records reviewed. The arrest and charge do not, by themselves, establish guilt.
