A Roadside Assistance Technician Reveals: Why This Tool Should Always Be on Your Keychain
By Tunde Adeyemi, Road Safety Specialist
Published on 12 May 2025
“I’ve seen hundreds of crashed cars — but some rescues stay with you forever.”
This is how Akinwale Ogun, a road safety specialist with over 17 years of experience, describes his work. Time and time again, he witnesses situations where seconds make the difference between life and death.
When doors jam or power is lost, only one thing matters: getting out immediately.
One story hit him deeply: a young mother, trapped in her car with her children, saved by one small tool.
“I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO DIE!”
— Amaka W. (34, mother of two)
I’m standing next to a burnt VW Touran.
It still smells like melted plastic.
What saved Amaka and her two children from this fiery nightmare?
How can an object only slightly bigger than a car key do more than an axe?
The Nightmare Behind the Wheel
Light rain, Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
Mum Amaka (35) is driving with Tobi (7) and Zara (4) to their grandmother’s house.
The car is packed with luggage, the children are asleep.
CRAAASH!
A 40-ton truck skids sideways.
The Nissan Qashqai is crushed. Power cuts out.
Doors are warped and jammed.
Smoke fills the cabin. Only seconds remain before the car is engulfed in flames.
Amaka realises it: the car is turning into a trap.
The doors are jammed, the windows are dead.
Her eyes lock onto the red tool on the keychain.
CLICK! The glass shatters. In the next second, the seatbelt is cut.
She pushes the children out.
Seconds later, the car bursts into flames.
That’s why more and more rescue and firefighting teams trust SafeTool — a specially designed emergency tool that can save lives in seconds.
So what makes it different?
It combines smart design with absolute reliability, in a compact size that fits on any keychain.
Already trusted by over 50 fire stations across Nigeria
Not only roadside assistance technicians like Akinwale Ogun, but also professional rescue teams trust SafeTool.
Across Nigeria, over 50 fire stations and 100 driving schools have already included the tool in their essential equipment, because every second counts.
SafeTool was developed in collaboration with rescuers and tested in real-world extreme conditions.
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Tunde Adeyemi
I tested it on an old glass bottle in my garage — it shattered instantly. I was surprised how little force it needed. This one is staying on my key holder.
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Ibrahim Sadiq
A few years back, I got stuck with a jammed seatbelt. I really wish I had this then. Now I keep one in every family car.
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Chinedu Okafor
I bought one for my girlfriend as well. She closes late from work, and having this gives both of us peace of mind.
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Ayo Balogun
I just placed my order. Quick question — does the blade stay sharp long-term, or should it be replaced yearly?
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Sola Ogunleye
I tried the seatbelt cutter on an old strap — it sliced straight through. Hardly needed any pressure.
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Kunle Ajayi
Small but very solid. Feels like something emergency responders would actually use.
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Emeka Nwoye
I tested the glass breaker on an old car window at my dad’s workshop. It worked exactly like the videos.
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Musa Abdullahi
We now keep one in every car. Affordable, tough, and it can genuinely save lives. This should be standard in all vehicles.
Like · Reply · 👍18 · 12 minutes ago