Battle of Bombo

Battle of Bombo
Part of the Uganda–Tanzania War
Battle of Bombo is located in Uganda
Bombo
Bombo
Battle of Bombo (Uganda)
DateApril 1979
Location
Result Tanzanian victory
Territorial
changes
Bombo occupied by Tanzanian forces
Belligerents
 Tanzania  Uganda
Commanders and leaders
Imran Kombe unknown
Units involved
201st Brigade unknown
Strength
1 brigade unknown
Casualties and losses
8 wounded 9 killed
~20 captured

During the Uganda–Tanzania War, the Battle of Bombo was fought in April 1979 at the town of Bombo, Uganda, between Tanzanian forces and Ugandan troops loyal to Idi Amin. After cutting the road between Kampala and Bombo, the Tanzanian 201st Brigade led by Imran Kombe was ordered to head north and seize Bombo. The town was mostly defended by retired Nubian officers of the Uganda Army. The Tanzanians attacked cautiously, and under heavy fire were able to proceed into the town and secure it.