Thursday, October 1, 2026 - A Nigerian correctional officer, Michael Oluwapelumi Ademoye, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into a prison facility in Texas, United States.
The Wynne Unit correctional officer, who is employed with
the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) allegedly brought drug-treated
paper into the prison to deliver to an inmate, according to a show-cause
statement.
Ademoye, 28, of Huntsville, faces drug manufacturing or
delivery and bribery charges following his September 26, 2026 arrest by the
Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Office of the Inspector General.
Walker County jail records show him held on a $100,000 bond
for the drug charge and a $50,000 bond for bribery.
The statement alleges Ademoye entered the prison carrying
more than 4 grams of paper treated with synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known
as K2.
He told investigators he planned to deliver it to a specific
inmate and had already been paid, the statement says.
Employment records show TDCJ hired Ademoye in April
2025.
In a June Facebook post, the Wynne Unit praised him and six
other cadets for their “dedication and commitment,” saying they had quickly
adapted to their roles and made a positive impact.
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