A Nigerian-born correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Walker County, Texas, after allegedly fleeing the scene of a collision that caused property damage.

The officer, identified as Ayodele Abiodun Afosi, is assigned to the Wynne Unit, a men’s prison facility in Huntsville, Texas. Authorities say he is accused of failing to stop and provide information after a vehicle accident that resulted in damage estimated at more than 200 dollars, a threshold that elevates the seriousness of the offense under Texas law.

Law enforcement records show that Afosi was taken into custody and booked into the Walker County Jail. His bond was set at 3,000 dollars, and he remained in custody as of the latest available information. Details about the circumstances of the crash, including the location, time of day, and whether any other motorists or pedestrians were injured, have not been publicly released.

Public employment records indicate that Afosi was hired by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice earlier this year and had been serving as a correctional officer for only a short period before the alleged incident. The Wynne Unit, where he is assigned, is one of the state’s older prison facilities and houses male inmates of various custody levels.

Failure to stop and provide information after a crash is a criminal offense in Texas, particularly when property damage exceeds a statutory minimum. Drivers involved in such incidents are required to remain at the scene, exchange identifying and insurance information, and, when necessary, render aid or contact emergency services. Leaving the scene can result in arrest, fines, and potential jail time, as well as administrative consequences for a driver’s license.

It is not yet clear whether the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has taken any disciplinary action against Afosi or placed him on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal case. Agencies typically review such incidents internally, especially when they involve sworn or uniformed staff whose roles require maintaining public trust and upholding the law.

Officials have not released additional information about the investigation, and court records do not yet reflect a scheduled trial date. Further developments are expected as prosecutors review the case and determine how to proceed.