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The Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria, Nasiru Marafa, has been shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State.
The university announced his death in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi.
According to the university, Marafa was shot while returning from Gusau, although it did not disclose where the incident occurred or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
“The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria regrets to announce the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa,” the statement said.
The university described Marafa as a dedicated and committed staff member who served the institution in various positions of responsibility during his career.
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NOUN said Marafa was appointed Bursar in September 2026 and assumed the position with a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the institution.
The university described his death as a profound loss, saying it had thrown the entire community into mourning.
“The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family,” the statement added.
NOUN extended its condolences to Marafa’s immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and others affected by his death.
The university also said further information about his burial arrangements would be communicated after details were released by the family.
As of the time of filing this report, no further information had been provided on the circumstances surrounding the shooting or whether any arrests had been made.
