The recent child abduction case in Africa has been getting international attention.

The child abduction case in Africa involves the 276 schoolgirls that were kidnapped in the town of Chibok on April 15.

At least 53 girls escaped, leaving 223 still unable to return home to their families, according to CNN.

The schoolgirls, who range from 16 to 18, were abducted by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan broke his silence on Sunday in regards to the massive child abduction in Africa, according to BBC.

"We promise that anywhere the girls are, we will surely get them out," Jonathan stated to the families.

President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly criticized parents for not being cooperative during the search.

"What we request is maximum cooperation from the guardians and the parents of these girls. Because up to this time, they have not been able to come clearly, to give the police clear identity of the girls that have yet to return," explained Jonathan.

Protesters gathered outside the Nigerian High Commission in London chanting, "Bring them back," "Not for sale!," and "African lives matter!"

Some held signs and banners that read "These are our sisters" and "No child born to be taken."

Recent updates had revealed the girls were being married off to Boko Haram militants, reports NPR.

However, an hour-long video obtained Monday by Agence France-Presse, revealed that the girls might be sold off.

In the video, a man claiming to be Boko Haram's leader, Abubakar Shekau, stated, "I abducted your girls. I will sell them in the market, by Allah. There is a market for selling humans. Allah says I should sell. He commands me to sell. I will sell women. I sell women."

Officials believe that a portion of the abducted girls may have been moved across the border into Cameroon and Chad.