Sinmi Asomuyide, a 33-year-old former Nigerian police officer, has bagged a 40-year federal prison sentence in the United States for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl during his tenure with the Kokomo Police Department in Indiana. The severe judgment follows his conviction in June 2026 on multiple counts, including the deprivation of rights under color of law, witness tampering, and the destruction of records, as confirmed by the United States Department of Justice.
Court documents and statements from federal prosecutors show that the case began on June 30, 2024, after the teenager was reported missing by her father. Asomuyide encountered the minor, transported her to a youth facility, deactivated his body-worn camera, and used her device to dial his private TextNow line. Subsequent communication between the two convinced the victim that the law enforcement agent would assist her in recovering a confiscated vape pen.
What happened on the night of the incident?
Later that evening, the convicted officer signed out for overtime, drove to a family friend's residence while dressed in his official uniform, placed the teenager in handcuffs, and transported her to an unoccupied warehouse lot where the assault took place.
The victim subsequently reported the attack, prompting a thorough federal investigation. Forensics experts discovered biological evidence inside his patrol vehicle that matched his DNA profile, while digital forensics revealed browser history searches regarding the permanent deletion of his TextNow profile.
What led to the discovery of his background?
Authorities also disclosed that Asomuyide had previously stepped down from a law enforcement agency in Virginia following accusations of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Prosecutors noted that he concealed the true nature of his departure during the recruitment process with the Indiana police agency.
Reacting to the sentencing, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized that the former operative would face full accountability, adding hopes for the survivor's healing and recovery. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney Tom Wheeler condemned the severe breach of public trust, and FBI representative Timothy O'Malley stressed that individuals sworn to safeguard minors must never transform into perpetrators of abuse.