The Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria, Nasiru Marafa, has reportedly been shot dead in Zamfara State.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday by the University’s Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi, on his Facebook page.
The notice said Marafa was killed on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The statement read, “The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), regrets to announce the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, which occurred today, Sunday, 6th September 2026.
“According to information available to the University, Mallam Nasiru Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau.”
Marafa was appointed Bursar of NOUN in September 2022, after serving in various positions at the university.
The University described the deceased as a “dedicated and committed staff member,” whose death was a “profound loss” to the institution.
The university extended its condolences to his family, relatives, friends, colleagues and other members of the NOUN community.
In a subsequent notice, NOUN announced a Janaza Ga’ib prayer for the deceased, scheduled for September 7, immediately after the 1:30pm Zuhr prayer at the NOUN Jumaat Mosque, Jabi, Abuja.
According to the notice signed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Shehu Usman Adamu, former Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the NOUN Governing Council, Malam Isa Yuguda, OFR, will be among the Muslim faithful offering prayers.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, is also expected to offer his condolences to the Muslim community.
The university urged family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers to attend the prayer and pray for the deceased.
Marafa was appointed Bursar of NOUN in September 2022 and served in the position until his death.
