16-Year-Old Boy from Spain Found Wandering in Dadin Kowa Village, Kano State, Nigeria

A 16-year-old boy identified as Alex Ansol has been found wandering in Dadin Kowa village after reportedly losing contact with his relatives.

The spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

According to the statement, Alex had arrived in Nigeria from Spain alongside four relatives on March 30, 2026, via Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

However, he reportedly became separated from them along the Jos to Saminaka road and has since been unable to reconnect with his family.

Authorities have called on members of the public who may have useful information about the boy or his relatives to come forward and contact the police.

The statement reads below……..

“The Kano State Police Command has received a report of a 16-year-old boy, Alex Ansol, who was found wandering in Dadin Kowa Village, Doguwa LGA, Kano State.

“According to claims made by the boy,  he arrived in Nigeria together with his four relatives from Spain on 30/03/2026 via Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja.

“They were travelling to Kano to visit his father, Ansol Fan. 

“However, he lost contact with his relatives along Jos to Saminaka road.

“The boy, who speaks English, is thin and black in complexion, with no tribal marks. He gave his address as Barsa Rub, Opp 46 Stadium, Spain.

“The Police are making efforts to locate his relatives and reunite them with Alex.

“Anyone with information about Alex’s relatives or family should contact the Office of the PPRO,  Kano State Command  Police Command, or contact the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Doguwa Division Kano via 07038363421.”

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