Imran Kombe | |
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Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service | |
In office 1983–1995 | |
Preceded by | Augustine Mahiga |
Succeeded by | Apson Mwang'onda |
Tanzania People's Defence Force Chief of Staff | |
In office 1980–1983 | |
Preceded by | Tumainiel Kiwelu |
Succeeded by | Martin Mwakalindile |
Personal details | |
Died | 30 June 1996 Maili Sita, Moshi District, Tanzania |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Tanzania |
Branch/service | Tanzania People's Defence Force |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands | 201st 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.