In Dadin Kowa village, Doguwa Local Government Area, Kano State, a 16-year-old Spanish boy named Alex Ansol was discovered wandering.
This was revealed in a statement on Saturday, April 4, 2026, by CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the State Police Command spokesperson.
Alex stated that he and his four relatives traveled from Spain to Nigeria on March 30, 2026, using Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja, according to the PPRO.
But along the Jos to Saminaka road, he lost touch with his family.
Kiyawa asked anyone who might have important information about the boy or his family to get in touch with his office.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”