PERCEPTION AND CONSEQUENCES OF CRUDE OIL PIPELINE VANDALISM IN SOUTHERN IJAW LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BAYELSA STATE

Oil pipeline vandalism is a global phenomenon that has created huge economic challenges to countries of the world, Nigeria inclusive. This study therefore examined the perception and consequences of oil pipeline vandalism in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The study was anchored on Routine Activity Theory (RAT) and Frustration-Aggression Theory (FAT). The study employed cross sectional descriptive survey research design with questionnaire and In-depth interview as instruments of data collection.