A businessman has been abducted while a child sustained injuries during a fresh attack by suspected gunmen in Oyo, adding to growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the South-West region.

The incident reportedly occurred when armed men ambushed their victims in a targeted operation, forcefully taking the businessman away while leaving a child injured during the chaos.

Security sources say the attackers struck suddenly before fleeing the scene, leaving residents in shock and panic.

The injured child was said to have received medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to track down the abducted victim.

Local authorities and security operatives have since been mobilised to the area, with patrols intensified and investigations launched into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Residents of the community have expressed fear over repeated cases of kidnapping and violent attacks in the state, calling for stronger security presence and quicker response from authorities.

The latest incident adds to a series of similar abductions recorded in different parts of Oyo State in recent times, raising renewed concern over the safety of rural and semi-urban communities.

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on arrests or possible suspects as investigations continue.