Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect.
The Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff were also sacked.
He also relieved all chairmen and members of Commissions and Boards of various agencies.
The Governor however directed the dissolution does not affect Commissions provided for by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He said all Commissioners should hand over to their respective permanent secretaries, except Ministry of Security and Home Affairs which will be overseen by Rtd DIG Mohammed Ibrahim Tsafe.
The Governor further directed that all Chairmen of Commissions and Boards are to hand over to their most senior directors.
The Head of Service will oversee the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.