SCHOOL of the Nations Principal, Dr Brian O’ Toole, said claims on social media attributed to him regarding the identity of the man who shot him at his home just over three weeks ago are not true.

In recent days, the names of several persons appeared on social media with the claim that they were allegedly involved or connected with the shooting.
Social media reports suggest that Dr O’ Toole had identified the shooter but kept silent, fearing for his life.

The school’s principal in a statement said any thoughtful follower of the events will understand that his ability to identify the attacker needs to be a private matter between him and the police.

Dr O’Toole was also confused about statements attributed to Crime Chief Lyndon Alves, who reportedly said cops will not be investigating anything said on social media regarding the shooting.

“My understanding is that very dangerous threats were clearly made on social media from an identifiable source threatening widespread mayhem and destruction. Is that not a crime in itself? The quote attributed to the crime chief that they are not investigating ‘anything on social media’ is of concern as so many signs appear to point towards exactly that, dangerous video games that blur the reality between fact and fiction. Surely, such leads need to be examined very carefully. It could also be, of course, that this is simply another example of inaccurate reporting,” he said.

The reports also noted that the police are ‘awaiting O’ Toole’s return’ to Guyana for a ‘further interview’.

“I am presently undergoing an operation in the USA on a paralysed hand. It will be weeks before I am able to return to Guyana. Is it, therefore, possible to have this important interview in the USA. We hope for more positive news,” the ‘Nations’ principal said.