Gunmen Kill NOUN Bursar in Zamfara -

The Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, has been shot dead in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.

The university confirmed the tragic incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi.

According to the institution, Marafa was reportedly attacked and shot while returning from Gusau. However, the university did not disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

In a condolence announcement, NOUN described Marafa as a dedicated and committed administrator who served the institution meritoriously and held several positions of responsibility during his career.

Marafa was appointed Bursar of the university in September 2022, a position he held until his death.

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The university community expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing him as a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family.

NOUN extended its condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and others mourning his death.

The institution also stated that details regarding his burial arrangements would be communicated after consultation with the family.

Meanwhile, efforts to obtain a reaction from the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Yazid, were unsuccessful as his telephone line was reportedly unreachable at the time of filing the report.