At least 12 people were killed when armed gunmen attacked Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night, March 29, 2026.

The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that the victims comprised 10 men and two women. Several others sustained injuries during the assault.

In a statement, Commissioner of Police CP Bassey Ewah expressed condolences to the affected families and the people of Angwan Rukuba, describing the attack as unfortunate.

Security forces have launched investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.The state government has condemned the “barbaric” killings and imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North to restore calm and prevent further violence, as panic and tension gripped residents following the incident.

This latest attack adds to the recurring security challenges in Plateau State, where communities continue to face threats from gunmen amid ongoing efforts by security agencies to restore peace in the region.

Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities as investigations continue.

Vietnamese authorities have busted what officials describe as one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency scams, arresting key suspects in a multi-billion dollar Ponzi-style scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors both domestically and overseas.

The operation, centered around a fraudulent digital token known as Paynet Coin (PAYN), was dismantled by police in Phu Tho province in August 2025. Authorities charged at least 20 individuals, including the alleged ringleader, Nguyen Van Ha, a 45-year-old entrepreneur and founder linked to the Hahalolo platform.

According to reports from local state media, including Công an Nhân dân, the suspects operated an illegal multi-level marketing (MLM) network disguised as a legitimate cryptocurrency investment platform.

Victims were lured with promises of high returns through the Paynet Coin scheme, which authorities labeled as the biggest crypto fraud uncovered in Vietnam to date. The operation reportedly spanned multiple provinces and attracted investors from abroad.

Police seized evidence related to the scheme and charged the suspects with fraud and organizing illegal MLM activities. Estimates of the total scale have varied in reports, with some describing losses in the billions of dollars, though exact figures for victim losses and assets recovered have not been fully disclosed publicly.

This bust is part of a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes in Vietnam, where digital asset trading has grown rapidly in recent years but has also attracted scammers exploiting regulatory gaps.

Other recent cases include arrests tied to platforms like ONUS and HanaGold for alleged price manipulation, as well as smaller scams involving fake exchanges and investment schemes totaling millions of dollars.

Vietnamese law enforcement has intensified efforts against online fraud, Ponzi schemes, and unlicensed crypto operations amid a surge in investor complaints. Officials have warned the public to exercise caution with high-yield crypto investments promising unrealistic returns.

The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging additional victims to come forward. This case highlights the risks in Vietnam’s booming but largely unregulated crypto market, where millions of citizens hold digital assets.

No further details on trial dates or additional arrests have been released as of the latest reports.

The Federal High Court on Tuesday adjourned the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026, after he was arraigned on only one of several charges alongside co-defendant Joel Adoga.

El-Rufai faced a 10-count charge filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) bordering on alleged conversion and possession of public property, money laundering, and related financial offences.

Court proceedings showed he was formally arraigned on a single count relating to deposits into a domiciliary account and the monetization of earnings.

No plea was taken on the remaining counts, and no bail was granted or even formally moved during Tuesday’s sitting. The case was adjourned to allow for further processes, including service of documents and consideration of pending applications before the same judge.

Defence counsel told the court that nothing untoward occurred during the proceedings and noted that the defence is yet to be fully served with processes in respect of other potential charges.

A separate case involving similar allegations has also been filed at the Kaduna State High Court, with its hearing date to be communicated later.

The arraignment drew tight security around the Federal High Court in Kaduna, with multiple security agencies present as El-Rufai appeared in person for the first time in the state since leaving office.

The matter remains ongoing, with the next date fixed for March 31, 2026, when the court is expected to hear the bail application and other pending motions.