Imran Kombe

Imran Kombe
Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service
In office
1983–1995
Preceded byAugustine Mahiga
Succeeded byApson Mwang'onda
Tanzania People's Defence Force Chief of Staff
In office
1980–1983
Preceded byTumainiel Kiwelu
Succeeded byMartin Mwakalindile
Personal details
Died30 June 1996
Maili Sita, Moshi District, Tanzania
Military service
Allegiance Tanzania
Branch/serviceTanzania People's Defence Force
RankLieutenant general
Commands201st Brigade (1979)
Battles/wars

Imran Hussein Kombe (died 30 June 1996) was a Tanzanian military and intelligence officer. During the Uganda–Tanzania War of 1979, he commanded the Tanzania People's Defence Force's 201st Brigade as it invaded Uganda. From 1980 until 1983, he served as TPDF Chief of Staff, before being made Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service. He held the latter post until 1995. He was shot and killed by police the following year after they mistook him for a car thief.