Marafa died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in what the university described as a sudden and untimely death.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the death of its University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who was reportedly shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State.

The university disclosed this in an official notice signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, on Sunday.

According to the notice, Marafa died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in what the university described as a sudden and untimely death.

“According to information available to the University, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau,” the notice stated.