THE PROBLEMS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT ON RURAL CRIME

The study was conducted in Imo State to determine the effect of youth unemployment on rural crime. The study elucidates on the nature of youth unemployment and rural crime perpetrated by youth. It analyses the factors contributing to youth unemployment and seek to proffer solution on the negative impact it has on the level of rural crime in imo state. In carrying out this study survey research design was used. The research designed and administered questionnaires to 50 respondents to obtain data used for the analysis of the study. A simple random technique was applied to determine the sample study .The researcher applied a causal analysis involving the use of Tables, bar chart, and the simple percentage method of analysis to determine the hypothesis. The result of the study shows that the level of youth unemployment in imo state was high, and that the level of rural crime in imo state was high while the effect of youth unemployment on rural crime was also found to high. The study therefore recommends as a matter of policy for the government to articulate policies and programs to eradicate the menace in imo state and in Nigeria in general.