12/03/2025
Did Othicho Jasuba Fake His Own Kidnapping? A Critical Analysis of His Story
Yesterday, upcoming artist Othicho Jasuba Officiol claimed that he was kidnapped, beaten, and left stranded on a mountain before being rescued. However, upon close analysis of his statement, several inconsistencies arise, making it highly likely that the entire incident was either staged for publicity or simply fabricated.
Breaking Down His Story
According to Othicho, he gave an unknown person a lift in his car. While on the way, this individual asked to stop and relieve himself. As soon as Othicho pulled over, a group of men allegedly appeared, took control of the vehicle, placed him in a sack, and drove him to an unknown location where he was beaten and abandoned.
While this sounds dramatic, a deeper look at his statement raises several red flags:
1. The Suspicious Lift Offer
Othicho is known to be very careful and selective about who he interacts with, especially when it comes to his car. He is not the type to randomly offer lifts to strangers. So why would he suddenly change his habits and pick up someone he doesn’t know?
2. The "Kidnappers" Left His Phone?
A common pattern in real kidnappings is that criminals take the victim’s phone immediately to prevent communication. Yet, Othicho claims that his phone was never taken. If he had his phone the entire time, why didn’t he call for help earlier?
3. He Was Put in a Sack but Never Explained How He Freed Himself
He claims the kidnappers placed him in a sack, roughed him up, and left him on a mountain. However, nowhere in his statement does he explain how he managed to untie himself or escape. This is a critical detail he conveniently left out, making the story even more questionable.
4. He Posted on Facebook but Didn’t Know His Location?
Despite allegedly being kidnapped, Othicho was still able to post updates on Facebook. He also said that police were the ones who tracked his location and informed him where he was. If he had his phone the entire time, why didn’t he just use Google Maps to check his location himself?
5. His Fans Were Calling, but He Wasn't Stopping?
Another strange part of his story is that while the kidnappers were driving his car, his fans started calling, asking why he wasn’t stopping. This doesn’t make sense for multiple reasons:
- If the incident happened at 7:00 PM or later, how could his fans have possibly known something was wrong in real time?
- He is still a relatively new artist. It is unlikely that so many people would instantly notice his absence.
A Publicity Stunt?
Given these glaring inconsistencies, it appears that Othicho may have staged this entire event for attention, possibly to promote new music. Fake kidnappings and dramatic incidents are not new in the entertainment industry—many artists have used similar tactics to gain media coverage.
If this was indeed a hoax, it is not only deceptive but also irresponsible. False reports waste police resources and damage the credibility of real victims of crime.
What do you think? Is Othicho telling the truth, or is this just another publicity stunt?