A Nigerian man working as a prison officer arrested for engaging with male inmates in Indiana
A Nigerian man, Soyemi Adesola Olaniyi, who was living and working in the United States as a corrections officer at an Indiana prison, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with male inmates.
According to U.S. authorities, Olaniyi was taken into custody in September 2025 in Putnam County, Indiana, following an investigation into allegations of misconduct. He was arrested by the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Court records show that Olaniyi faces multiple charges, including:
Sexual Misconduct (35-44.1-3-10(b))
Official Misconduct (35-44.1-1-1(1))
Possession of Marijuana (35-48-4-11(a)(1))
The arrest has raised serious concerns about the safety and welfare of inmates within the correctional facility.
Officials say investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of Olaniyi’s alleged actions and whether additional charges may follow.
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As of the publication of this article, Indiana prison authorities are yet issue a detailed public statement on the case, but sources indicate the incident has prompted an internal review of staff conduct and security procedures.
