The United States Government has called for calm as violence between the Nigerian Army and the secessionist group , the Indigenous People of Biafra, continues to cause tension within the South -East The US Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria said in a tweet on Friday that it was joining well- meaning Nigerians to sue for peace. The US , tweeted with #OutofManyOne , a message which promotes unity in diversity . The tweet read , “The US Mission to Nigeria joins the calls of Nigerian leaders and citizens across the country for an end to violence. # OutofManyOne. The Nigerian Army had during the week deployed soldiers in the South -East under an operation codenamed ‘Operation Python Dance ’, which seeks to curb violent crimes within the region. The soldiers , have , however , had several clashes with IPOB members which has led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties in Aba and Rivers states .