{
  "id": 6011817,
  "title": "NOUN Bursar gunned down in Zamfara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/noun-bursar-gunned-down-in-zamfara",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T18:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/just-in-noun-bursar-gunned-down-in-zamfara/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, the University Bursar at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), was fatally shot in Zamfara State on September 6, 2026, according to a university statement. The university described his death as sudden and untimely, with no further details provided on the circumstances or the identity of the shooter. Marafa, who served the institution in various capacities, was appointed to the bursar position in September 2026. The university mourned the \"distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family,\" extending sympathy to his family, relatives, friends and colleagues.",
  "summary": "The University Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, has been killed in a shooting incident in Zamfara State. Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau on Sunday, September 6, 2026, according to a statement issued by the university. The notice, signed by NOUN Registrar and Secretary to […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Sahara Reporters",
        "title": "BREAKING: National Open University Bursar Nasiru Marafa Shot Dead In Zamfara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/breaking-national-open-university-bursar-nasiru-marafa-shot-dead-in",
        "published": "2026-09-06T16:42:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NOUN bursar, Nasiru Marafa shot dead in Zamfara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/noun-bursar-nasiru-marafa-shot-dead-in-zamfara",
        "published": "2026-09-06T18:21:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}