A Nigerian correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), United States, has been arrested on a charge of official oppression.
Jonmorgan Obinna Onyekwere, 30, of Richmond, was booked into the county jail on Monday, October 12, 2026 following his arrest by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Office of Inspector General.
He remained in jail on a $5,000 bond. The records did not describe the circumstances surrounding the allegation.
Official oppression involves a public servant using official authority to intentionally mistreat someone or interfere with their rights while knowing the conduct is unlawful.
The law also covers s+xual harassment. The offense is generally a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $4,000 or both.
Onyekwere is a senior correctional officer and was hired by TDCJ in May 2021, according to employment records.
He also had a criminal case in Sampson County, North Carolina, in 2023, according to court records.
The available records did not identify the charge or outcome.