Thousands of voters came out on
Saturday to cast their votes in the
by - election in Mashi /Dutsi federal constituency in Katsina state
Voting began as early as 8 am in the presence of political party agents and security personnel.
An official of INEC , who pleaded anonymity , told NAN that both sensitive and the non - sensitive materials were supplied to polling units in good time .
He said the electoral officers had been adequately trained on the conduct of the election.
Malam Sani Mashi , an agent of the Peoples Democratic party attached to the Mashi Arewa polling unit , said he was satisfied with the conduct of the exercise .
He said agents of all the political parties had agreed not to allow anybody to mar the conduct of the election.
Hajiya Rabi Yakubu , a female voter , at Dutsi Central polling unit commended the massive turnout of women .
She called on women to continue to participate in elections not only as voters but also as contestants .
NAN reports that the by - election is to fill the vacant seat following the death of Sani Bello the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives .

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