Spanish teen found alone in Kano – What happened to his relatives

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A 16-year-old boy named Alex Ansol, from Spain, was discovered wandering in Dadin Kowa village, Doguwa Local Government Area, Kano State.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

According to Kiyawa, Alex reported that he arrived in Nigeria with his four relatives from Spain on March 30, 2026, via Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja.

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

Kiyawa has urged anyone with relevant information about the boy or his relatives to contact 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.”

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