The child was reportedly kidnapped after armed men invaded Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ondo State, late at night.
Tension has spread across parts of Ondo State following the abduction of a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack by suspected gunmen in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area.
The incident reportedly occurred at Ugbosi Quarters, where the armed attackers invaded the community under the cover of darkness before taking the child away.
The victim is said to be the son of a cleric, a detail that has further heightened concern within the area as residents grapple with growing insecurity and repeated fears around rural attacks and abductions.
The development adds to the continuing security challenges confronting several communities across the country, where kidnappings have increasingly affected both urban and remote settlements.
Residents of the affected community were said to have been thrown into panic following the incident, while efforts to secure the child’s release remain ongoing.
As of the time of reporting, security authorities had yet to provide detailed information regarding arrests or rescue operations connected to the abduction.