BREAKING: National Open University Bursar Nasiru Marafa Shot Dead In Zamfara
BREAKING: National Open University Bursar Nasiru Marafa Shot Dead In Zamfara Marafa died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in what the university described as a sudden and untimely death.
NOUN University Bursar Nasiru Marafa has been reported dead in an unexpected shooting, according to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The incident occurred on September 6, 2026, while Marafa was returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The university announced his death in an official notice signed by its Registrar and Secretary, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi.
No further details were provided regarding the circumstances or the perpetrators of the shooting. Described as a dedicated and committed staff member, Marafa had served the university with merit, holding various positions of responsibility throughout his career. He was appointed Bursar of NOUN in September 2026. The university mourned the loss of a "distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator, and valued member of the NOUN family," expressing condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the wider university community.
They prayed for Allah to grant the family and the university community the strength to bear the loss and to forgive Marafa's shortcomings, granting him a place in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
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